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Another Successful Cancer Screening Event!

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Barbara

More lives may have been saved at our most recent head and neck cancer screening event! Continue reading →

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Springtime lessons from Botsford Cancer Center

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Nicholle Mehr

Nicholle Mehr, director of Botsford Cancer Center, reflects on the lesson that Spring delivers. Continue reading →

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Breast surgeon’s secret weapon against cancer isn’t a scalpel — it’s a nurse navigator

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Barbara

Nurse navigators advocate for breast cancer patients by making sure they know about all the resources available to them. Continue reading →

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Detroit Catholic Central High School student fills cancer center with music

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Barbara

The Botsford Cancer Center is filled with live instrumental music thanks to 14-year-old musician volunteer Jonah Lyon. Continue reading →

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Helping patients navigate the financial burden of a cancer diagnosis

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Barbara

A cancer diagnosis can create a devastating financial toll, but a new member of the Botsford family helps to change that for our patients. Continue reading →

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2012 Women’s Health Day: Saving lives while having fun

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Barbara

If you missed this year’s event, here’s a recap and photos of all the fun. Continue reading →

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Exciting things happening at Botsford Cancer Center

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Admin

You may have recently seen Dr. Mihai Ghilezan, the director of brachytherapy at Botsford Cancer Center, on the front page of the Detroit News. If you missed their story, check it out! The Detroit News story focuses on high-dose radiation … Continue reading →

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How to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Barbara

Ann, a Botsford Cancer Center patient, explains how a new technology has helped her keep her hair during chemotherapy. Continue reading →

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Thanks for a Great Women’s Health Event

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Barbara

We gave nearly 60 free breast and cervical cancer screenings to women from around the community. Oh, and there were plenty of free gifts. Continue reading →

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Vote for Botsford’s “Pink Glove Dance” Video

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Barbara

We’re dancing to raise breast cancer awareness. Check out our video and cast your vote! You can help the Botsford Cancer Center win $10,000. Continue reading →

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